Class Teacher (1 Year Fixed Term) Maternity Cover

Co-op Academy New Islington

Class Teacher

Fixed term 1 year 

Full time

Contracted hours: 32.5

Salary: M1 - M6

Required for September 2024

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teacher with the confidence and enthusiasm to ensure our pupils achieve academic success whilst enjoying a fantastic education at our school. This post is for one year to cover the maternity leave of a permanent staff member.

Part of the Co-op Academies Trust, Co-op Academy New Islington is a successful school in the heart of Manchester’s city centre. Our pupils come from around the world, reflecting the vibrant location of the school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who:

●       Is a qualified teacher with a track record of success in terms of behaviour management and academic achievement

●       Has a real understanding of excellent teaching practice

●       Loves their job, taking a pride in everything that they do

●       Works well in a team, enjoying learning and collaborating with others to promote excellence throughout the whole school as well as in their own classroom

●       Is motivated to do their very best

●       Has excellent organisational skills & enjoys a challenge

●       Uses their strengths to enhance the teaching and learning of children

●       Is able to maintain good relationships with parents and multi-agency networks

●       Has a good sense of humour and boundless energy

●       Is committed to ensuring that excellence, inclusion and challenge are at the heart of everything we do.

●       Is willing to play a full part in the life of the school

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward thinking staff team that is committed to

improving the lives of its pupils.

We can offer you:

●  An exciting opportunity for you to be fully involved in the shaping of our school and our curriculum

●  A supportive governing body

●  A promise to ensure that workload is constantly considered and monitored for all staff

●  An environment where innovation and creativity is encouraged

●  A dedicated, skilled and talented leadership team

●  Valuable support systems from a strong and growing network of partner schools

●  The opportunity to work under the ethics and values of our sponsor, the Co-operative Group

●  Co-op Academies Trust benefits package including discount gym memberships & leisure offers, childcare vouchers, cycle to work, Co-op Credit Union, season ticket & rental deposit loans, cash-back healthcare scheme and co-operative discount offers

● Excellent professional development opportunities from colleagues and other schools within  Co-op Academy Trust, who all share the same aim, to provide all children with an excellent  broad and balanced curriculum  

●  Tailored support to develop, which includes, continuing professional development through differentiated training, through locality partnership links and through other well established training links. Development ranges from initial training support, through to leadership programmes 

●  An excellent employer assist programme which ensures staff wellbeing is prioritised.  

Visits to our school are welcomed up to the application closing date. Please contact

Danielle Kenny on 0161 273 8007 or danielle.kenny@coopacademies.co.uk to arrange a

mutually convenient time.

Closing date: Thursday 16th May 2024 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Friday 17th May 2024

Interviews date: Thursday 23rd May 2024

PLEASE VISIT THE SCHOOL WEBSITE for the application form and further information

https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/

Alternatively please contact the school office on newislington@coopacademies.co.uk for

the application forms and further information.

CV’s are not accepted as part of our recruitment process. Applications must be on our application form (returned in Word or Google Doc, not pdf format), which is available along with other supporting information on our website: Co-Op Academy New Islington: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/

 If you have any queries about this vacancy please contact Danielle Kenny 0161 273 8007 or email danielle.kenny@coopacademies.co.uk

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting

the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to

robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and

services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We

value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and

practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues

are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.